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British Royals

Charles III, King for a year

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8th September 2023

The King is marking the first anniversary of his accession.

His Majesty will spend the day at Balmoral where he became Monarch.

King Charles will pass the moment in quiet reflection as today is also, of course, the first anniversary of the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Camilla is with His Majesty in Scotland.

The Prince and Princess of Wales will be in St. David’s in Wales where the heir to the throne is expected to make a speech marking the accession anniversary and the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Charles III became King at 3.10pm on September 8th 2022 on the death of Her Late Majesty. He was crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6th 2023.

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.